1600’s Map of Dutch Fleet Invading England at Medway. This map features the Dutch fleet preparing to invade England during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Called the Raid on the Medway, the attack was launched in 1667, and the successful attack by the Dutch was one of the worst defeats in British naval history; it ended in a favorable peace for the Dutch. You can see England and English towns named at the top of the map, and the large Dutch fleet seems to be like an armada ready to strike. The Raid on the Medway was a serious blow to the reputation of the English crown. King Charles felt personally offended by the fact the Dutch had attacked while he laid up his fleet and peace negotiations were in progress, but history says he conveniently forgot he didn’t negotiate in good faith. 15 x 19 in.